Cate Blanchett talks SolarAid

I'm definitely on board with developing more solar and wind technology--like any technology, it will decrease in price as it becomes more common. I was just thinking that solar-powered lanterns would be great for first-world campers as well, and if I could support AIDS orphans by purchasing one, I'd definitely do it! How about it, Cate? :)

The work you are doing in Africa is brilliant - I have visited Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Namibia helping support various project. Keep up the good work. You should see the amazing videos at Madtube . org find out about charity fundraising ideas and their work - why not post this video there its very easy

You said it so beautifully,Cate. I have a vision to help bring clean solar energy to 2 billion people in the world who do not now have access to any electricity at all.

Why isnt africa aloud to develop its own vast resources?coal?.electricity stations.Take control and profit from its mines?....why do they have to pay vast sums for solar technology? Cate your gorgeous but i'm confused?

We're trying to get away from coal mining for obvious reasons!

Thank you so much ! ^_^ you are great !